
Local community groups and individuals are being encouraged to apply for a social enterprise awards scheme. The Housing Executive has recently launched the second round of its Social Housing Enterprise Investments awards, with a £500,000 fund. This innovative programme is aimed at developing economically vibrant and self-sustaining communities through the creation and development of social […]

SDLP Assembly Member for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty MLA has described the anger of many young teachers as real and has claimed that the DUP /SF Executive is forcing many young teachers to emigrate. Speaking to Newry Times, McNulty said, “Peter Weir’s recent confirmation that he is to press ahead with John O’Dowd’s Investing […]
Jul 28 2016 | Posted in
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Summer holidays are well underway, and it’s important that we all stay hydrated while enjoying the free time and the better weather as best we can. Drinking a little more water every day really can have positive results. Water helps to reduce the risk of tiredness, increases concentration and vitality, and improves memory. It also […]
Jul 27 2016 | Posted in
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Police in Crossmaglen are appealing for information following a burglary at business premises on Concession Road, Cullaville. It was reported that sometime around 2.20am on Sunday 17th July entry was gained to the premises and three vehicles were stolen; a blue VW Golf, a white Fiat Fiorino and a Silver Vauxhall Astra. Speaking to Newry […]
Jul 27 2016 | Posted in
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Reservoirs and other water bodies can look like a perfect place to spend a beautiful day; this can be particularly so during the summer months. But that calm exterior can carry real danger that everyone should be aware of – a Quick Dip can very easily lead to a Quick Death. In order to help […]
Jul 27 2016 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said the British government’s planned spending on Trident nuclear submarines exposes the hypocrisy of their austerity agenda. Speaking to Newry Times, Brady said, “Sinn Féin is totally opposed to the British government’s plans to spend billions on replacing Trident submarines and on the proliferation of nuclear weapons. “For years […]
Jul 27 2016 | Posted in
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What really lurks in our sewers? The answer in the Newcastle and Mourne region is everything from nappies, to cotton buds, baby wipes and other inappropriate items, according to NI Water. Each year, NI Water retrieves millions of waste items from the sewerage network that simply shouldn’t be there – some of the more bizarre […]
Jul 27 2016 | Posted in
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A team of Specialist Dermatology Nurses are helping to reduce waiting times for surgical procedures in the Southern Health and Social Care Trust. There are around 7,500 new patients each year in the Southern area with skin conditions ranging from chronic psoriasis and eczema to acne, hair loss and skin cancer, which is rapidly increasing. […]
Jul 26 2016 | Posted in
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SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has called on the Government and NI Executive to require all private landlords to install carbon monoxide detectors in rented accommodation. Speaking to Newry Times, she said, “Around 50 people a year die of carbon monoxide poisoning in Britain and Northern Ireland. This is unacceptable. “As the representative of […]
Jul 26 2016 | Posted in
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The closing date for applications for the Volunteering Small Grants Programme, launched last month by the Department for Communities Minister Paul Givan MLA, is 12 noon Friday 29th July. The Volunteering Small Grants Programme provides grants of between £200 and £1,200 to help organisations throughout Northern Ireland recruit and support volunteers. To be eligible, organisations […]
Jul 26 2016 | Posted in
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